Training partnership targets Sultanate’s banking and finance sector

MAY 11th 2016 – MUSCAT: New Metrics management consultancy has partnered with Cass Business School, City University London, to collaborate on the delivery of tailored executive training and open enrolment courses in Oman over the next three years. The London-based school will offer courses to Omani managers and students locally and in England, as well as the Executive MBA Programme in Dubai.

Cass Business School is one of London’s top business schools, ranked 4th in the UK and 19th in Europe, and is part of City University London, which is one of the top five per cent of universities in the World. This business partnership will offer participants valuable development opportunities, particularly in the financial sector – with a focus on corporate finance, retail banking, insurance and risk management.

Mohamed Debouk, CEO of New Metrics, said: “It is a great honour to collaborate with such a prestigious business school in Oman and provide a high standard of training to students and professionals within the Sultanate. The partnership aims to combine our expertise in human capital development and management consultancy with the quality education and career-enhancing learning available from Cass to increase the educational and vocational prospects of talented Omanis and add value to the national economy.”

Our growing reputation within the industry has helped attract prestigious clients and partners, and we are delighted to embark upon a new journey with Cass and City University London.”

Professor Andrew Clare, Cass Associate Dean for Corporate Relations said: “We are delighted to be working with New Metrics and look forward to a mutually beneficial collaboration.”

Programmes developed between New Metrics and Cass Executive Education will focus on developing key skills and behaviours among national and international senior professionals in Oman. The training will aim to build a consistent level of business awareness, knowledge and confidence across the targeted industrial sectors. Custom programmes will be delivered to meet client needs, combining bespoke modules and a wide selection of seminars to ensure participants receive the training most relevant to their current situation and career goals.

Courses are set to begin in autumn of 2016, and will be open to students and professionals meeting the programme criteria. For more information on New Metrics, please visit www.newmetrics.net